History, making questions for 'Lady Jane Grey.' Flashcards
Who was Seymour the elder brother to?
Henry’s beloved third wife Jane.
On 12th of February 1554, Jane Grey was led out to the block. Why was it some sort of poetic justice?
Because along with her, went Guildford Dudley (the husband she had not wished to marry and Henry Grey (the father who had forced her into it).
In the autumn of 1549, John Dudley’s contribution to the crushing defeat of Norfolk rebels at the Battle of Dussindale opened a way to him becoming what?
The Lord President of Edward’s Council.
When did Edward VI die?
6th July.
When Mary rode out to thank them, what was she greeted with?
‘Shouts and acclamations.’
Northumberland’s power rested entirely on what?
The fragile health of Edward VI.
Where did local gentlemen with horsemen and retainers flock to pledge their loyalty to Mary?
Framlingham.
When Lady Jane Grey was imprisoned, who was she spared by?
Mary.
When was Jane born?
In October 1537.
What did Jane verse? (What languages did she know)?
Greek, Latin and Hebrew.
What was one of Mary’s first decisions as Queen?
To arrange a marriage for herself to the Catholic, Philip of Spain.
On 26th May 1533, who did Jane marry (against her will)?
Guildford Dudley.
How old was Edward, when he layed sick at Greenwich?
He was 15 years old.
What fear did the doctors formally notify the Council about?
That Edward VI had less than 9 months to live.
